Quick and Easy Smoked Chicken Breasts
Elevate your weeknight dinners with flavorful smoked chicken breasts infused with a smoky blend of spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 Tablespoon coarse salt
- ½ Tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ Tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil (optional, for a wet rub)
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 225°F.
- Combine the light brown sugar, smoked paprika, coarse salt, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, dried thyme, ground black pepper, white pepper, and cajun seasoning in a bowl.
- Mix the dry rub with olive oil for a wet rub, if desired.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and coat with the spice rub.
- Place the chicken directly on the smoker grates.
- Monitor the internal temperature until it reaches 165°F, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure you use a meat thermometer to prevent overcooking. Feel free to adjust spice levels to your taste.